CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent service as a Fire & Safety Representative and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Successful completion of a qualifying pre-employment physical examination, background check, and drug testing may be required for permanent appointment. Details regarding these exam requirements can be found under the Fire Protection Specialist title at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm.
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18.
GENERAL PUBLIC CANDIDATES:
IIndividuals who have 55b/c eligibility AND meet the below qualifications are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.
Either 1: Three years of full-time, paid experience as a firefighter in a fire department, military fire department, or industrial fire brigade. Experience must have been obtained on or after January 1, 2005.
OR
2: Six years of experience as a volunteer firefighter or firefighter trainer. Experience must be obtained on or after January 1, 2005.
Non-Qualifying experience: Radio dispatch, administrative or bookkeeping duties.
For additional information regarding 55b/c and/or how to apply please visit the Civil Service webpage https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/.
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Fire Protection Specialist 1, SG-18.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.